Van Meter Inc. was named the 2024 Distributor of the Year and awarded the Bradley Cup during Rockwell Automation’s “Make it Matter” Automation Fair in Anaheim, CA, on Tuesday, November 19.

Getting started on the cybersecurity journey involves asking some hard questions and being the aggressor and learning as much as possible about its strengths and especially its weaknesses.

Do you know which technologies manufacturers are investing in right now to gain a competitive edge? Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are one of the top investment areas for manufacturers according to Rockwell Automation’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. Do you know why manufacturers are investing in autonomous mobile robots and whether you could benefit from implementing AMRs? To find out, see if you recognize these signs of when you should consider investing in autonomous mobile robots.

Many steps are involved when installing solar: assessing the site, obtaining permits, choosing the right panels and inverters and properly mounting and wiring the system. It‘s also crucial that the system is designed to match your energy use, complies with local regulations and functions the way the installer intends to prevent damage to the system. All of that is achieved through defining the proper grid profile.

Van Meter announced that effective today they are the newly authorized Rockwell Automation distributor in the greater Duluth-Twin Ports, Minnesota market, which extends into northeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Mielke Electric Works, Inc. was the previously authorized distributor.

Looking for that perfect candidate to fill your vacant position? Well, you might be looking for a while. Just a couple years ago, workers across the country were quitting their jobs in record numbers in what has been called the “Great Resignation.” Now, as fewer workers are voluntarily leaving their roles and unemployment remains low, how do you find people who will elevate your business?

If you find a great deal on the Internet, and it seems too good to be true, it probably is, right? When you’re in a crunch and the parts you need to complete your project are not available, it can be tempting to look for alternative sources to get products you need. This often leads to products being purchased on the “gray market”—without you even realizing it.

Minnesota’s Clean Lighting Bill is banning the sale of screw-or-bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in 2025 and pin-base CFLs and linear fluorescent tubes in 2026. What do you do if you’re still using fluorescent lamps? How do you transition from fluorescent lamps to LEDs without interrupting business? Don’t get caught in the dark on these changes. Follow these steps to prepare for a fluorescent free future.

Set the knife down and say goodbye to injuring yourself or damaging your wire when trying to remove the plastic wrap from your wire spools. Southwire’s Rip Chips make removing the plastic wrap from your wire spools quick, safe and simple because they eliminate the need for knives, but have you ever had the Rip Chip fail as you tried to pull on it?